What are the responsibilities and job description for the Massachusetts Organization for Addiction Recovery (MOAR) Assistant Program Director position at Bay State Community Services Inc?
The MA Organization for Addiction Recovery (MOAR) is the statewide voice of recovery and ensures that recovery services are valued and available to everyone throughout the Commonwealth. We are seeking a motivated, skilled, and committed Assistant Program Director with a deep commitment and working knowledge of the recovery community.
We pride ourselves on being a Recovery Supportive Workplace that is CORI friendly and greatly values the lived experience that many of our staff bring to our work. We believe that the workplace should offer you a place to make a difference, do meaningful work, and be valued.
The MOAR Assistant Program Director is responsible for the training, supervision, and mentorship of the Regional Coordinators. The Assistant Program Director will be responsible for implementing MOAR’s diversity, equity and inclusion strategic initiatives and will provide a high level of diversity, equity and inclusion supports and trainings to all MOAR staff.
We ask that you please submit a cover letter detailing your experience and/or lived experience in recovery.
What You Will Be Doing To Make a Difference in the Lives of Others in Recovery...
Management
- Conduct regular supervision with regional coordinators overseeing their work
- Ensure submission of weekly reports and tracking for data collection
- Provide regional support and coverage, as needed
- Responsible for managing a centralized calendar for regional coordinators and MOAR programs
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Fully operationalize MOAR’s DEI strategic plan and goals
- Create and update New Hire Onboarding video and training
- Organize, oversee and be responsible for ensuring monthly roundtable discussions take place, facilitate as needed
- Manage and promote monthly Speaker Series
- Advise on trainings for staff and assist with developing external trainings
- Lead DEI related initiatives as they arise
- Driving is required
Bay State Community Services (BSCS)/MOAR recognizes the hard work and dedication of our staff and has developed a comprehensive benefit package to support you and your family.
Benefits Begin On Your First Day of Employment
Important Health and Wellness Benefits
Blue Cross and Blue Shield Health and Dental Insurance
Eye-Med Vision Benefits
Employer Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Medical Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
Employee Assistance Program
Generous Paid Time Off
35 Days Paid Time Off (15 Vacation Days, 12 Holidays including Juneteenth and 8 Sick Days)
Additional Benefits
Retirement Plan 403(b) (employer match after the first year of employment)
Opportunities for Student Loan Forgiveness
Mileage reimbursement
Extensive Training Program
Agency Wide Trainings (includes CEU's for obtaining/retaining license - LMHC, LMFT, LADC, CARC, LCSW and LICSW)
Supervision for Licensure and Specializations
Opportunities for Certification in Evidence Based Practices
Requirements:
Qualifications/Credentials
- Lived experience and sustained recovery strongly preferred
- Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree preferred
- Experience in promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion that cultivate a supportive and inclusive environment for all.
- Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience
- Minimum of 2 years Project management and program implementation experience
- Respect and advocate for all paths of recovery
Bay State Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment free from bias, discrimination, or harassment of any kind, and mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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